Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 106.3 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 178.1 in | 175.6 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 57.3 in | 9 in |
Curb Weight | 3592 lb. | 2999 lb. | 593 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 55.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 42.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 37.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 54.4 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 53.5 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 35.8 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.3 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.8 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 | 20.7 ft3 |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.